Winco UT-12HP-R 12 Inch Heavy Duty Plastic Handle Tongs Red Stainless Steel

Winco  |  MFG #: UT-12HP-R  |  Item #: 226584  |  UPC #: 812944008857
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  • Optimized for high-volume cold food handling
  • Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction
  • Ergonomic plastic handle for comfort and safety
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The Winco UT-12HP-R Utility Tongs 12" is a commercial-grade utensil designed for cold food service applications within professional foodservice environments. Crafted with stainless steel for durability and a scalloped edge for precise gripping, this 12-inch tong features a heavy-duty plastic handle in vibrant red, offering excellent heat resistance and ergonomic comfort. Its robust construction emphasizes ease of cleaning and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for high-volume usage in buffets, salad bars, and cold prep stations. Built to meet the demands of busy kitchens, the UT-12HP-R ensures efficient food handling with technical precision, ideal for culinary professionals requiring reliable equipment for consistent operation.

The Winco UT-12HP-R utility tongs are tailored for cold food presentation and handling in fast-paced foodservice settings. Made from stainless steel with a scalloped edge, they deliver looping efficacy for delicate fruits, salads, or garnishes. The heavy-duty plastic handle adds non-slip grip and heat resistance, facilitating ergonomic use. These tongs integrate seamlessly into buffets, cold prep lines, and catering stations, supporting hygienic handling and workflow efficiency with precise 12-inch length for controlled maneuvering.

Best suited for cold food handling in busy commercial kitchens needing reliable, easy-to-clean utensils

The Winco UT-12HP-R utility tongs feature a stainless steel body with a 12-inch length optimized for precise cold food handling. They are built with a color-coated handle in red, resistant to typical kitchen cleaning agents and heat exposure up to safe operating ranges. The scalloped edges facilitate secure grip on delicate items like salads, fruits, or cheese. Designed for durability, these tongs are easy to disassemble for cleaning, with no electrical requirements involved. Their construction supports repetitive use in commercial kitchens, buffet lines, and catering setups, where hygiene and performance are paramount. The lightweight design underpins ergonomic operation, while compatibility with standard foodservice workflows ensures they are a dependable choice for professional food handling.

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Electrical Requirements: None, manual utensil

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Construction & Finish: Stainless steel with durable plastic handle

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Dimensions: 12-13 inches length, specific width/depth vary slightly in product spec

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Usage Compatibility: Designed for cold foods, suitable for buffet service

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Storage Requirements: Compact for drawer/utensil organizer storage

A commercial utility tong is a resilient, food-safe utensil used in professional kitchens for grasping and serving various food items. Crafted from stainless steel with specific grip features, such as scalloped edges in this model, these tongs enable precise handling of cold foods in buffets, salad bars, and prep stations. The Winco UT-12HP-R utility tongs are suitable for high-frequency use in busy foodservice environments, designed for durability and hygienic operation. They excel at handling delicate items like salads or garnishes, making them essential tools for preventing cross-contamination and maintaining efficient workflow in medium-volume restaurant or catering settings.

Designed for medium-volume cooking operations, the Winco UT-12HP-R utility tongs are robust, food-safe utensils suitable for cold food presentation in professional kitchens and buffet setups. Known for their corrosion resistance and ergonomic handle, they support efficient workflow in commercial foodservice environments requiring reliable, restaurant-ready equipment.

Winco's UT-12HP-R utility tongs combine stainless steel durability with ergonomic design, setting them apart from competing models. Their scalloped edges and heavy-duty plastic handle deliver precision and comfort for repetitive use, enhancing operational efficiency in busy kitchens. Constructed for longevity and ease of cleaning, they support hygienic food handling and faster service rather than standard, less durable alternatives.

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Product Description

The Winco UT-12HP-R Utility Tongs 12" is a commercial-grade utensil designed for cold food service applications within professional foodservice environments. Crafted with stainless steel for durability and a scalloped edge for precise gripping, this 12-inch tong features a heavy-duty plastic handle in vibrant red, offering excellent heat resistance and ergonomic comfort. Its robust construction emphasizes ease of cleaning and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for high-volume usage in buffets, salad bars, and cold prep stations. Built to meet the demands of busy kitchens, the UT-12HP-R ensures efficient food handling with technical precision, ideal for culinary professionals requiring reliable equipment for consistent operation.

Top Winco UT-12HP-R Features

The Winco UT-12HP-R utility tongs are tailored for cold food presentation and handling in fast-paced foodservice settings. Made from stainless steel with a scalloped edge, they deliver looping efficacy for delicate fruits, salads, or garnishes. The heavy-duty plastic handle adds non-slip grip and heat resistance, facilitating ergonomic use. These tongs integrate seamlessly into buffets, cold prep lines, and catering stations, supporting hygienic handling and workflow efficiency with precise 12-inch length for controlled maneuvering.

  • Functionality: Precision scalloped edge for secure grip on cold foods
  • Durability: Constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel
  • Ease of Use: Heavy-duty plastic handle for ergonomic comfort and grip
  • Application Fit: Suitable for cold food presentation and buffet lines
  • Workflow Integration: Ideal for fast-paced foodservice operations with reliable performance

Best suited for cold food handling in busy commercial kitchens needing reliable, easy-to-clean utensils

Winco UT-12HP-R Technical Specs

The Winco UT-12HP-R utility tongs feature a stainless steel body with a 12-inch length optimized for precise cold food handling. They are built with a color-coated handle in red, resistant to typical kitchen cleaning agents and heat exposure up to safe operating ranges. The scalloped edges facilitate secure grip on delicate items like salads, fruits, or cheese. Designed for durability, these tongs are easy to disassemble for cleaning, with no electrical requirements involved. Their construction supports repetitive use in commercial kitchens, buffet lines, and catering setups, where hygiene and performance are paramount. The lightweight design underpins ergonomic operation, while compatibility with standard foodservice workflows ensures they are a dependable choice for professional food handling.

  • Manufacturer: Winco
  • Model Number: UT-12HP-R
  • Size: 12 - 13 inches
  • Color: Red with color-coated handle
  • Material: Stainless steel with heavy-duty plastic handle
  • Temperature Resistance: Suitable for cold food temperatures, no heat exposure noted
  • Cleaning & Maintenance: Dishwasher safe, disassemblable for thorough cleaning
  • Application: Cold food presentation, buffet lines, salad bars

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Electrical Requirements: None, manual utensil

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Construction & Finish: Stainless steel with durable plastic handle

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Dimensions: 12-13 inches length, specific width/depth vary slightly in product spec

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Usage Compatibility: Designed for cold foods, suitable for buffet service

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Storage Requirements: Compact for drawer/utensil organizer storage

What is a commercial utility tong?

A commercial utility tong is a resilient, food-safe utensil used in professional kitchens for grasping and serving various food items. Crafted from stainless steel with specific grip features, such as scalloped edges in this model, these tongs enable precise handling of cold foods in buffets, salad bars, and prep stations. The Winco UT-12HP-R utility tongs are suitable for high-frequency use in busy foodservice environments, designed for durability and hygienic operation. They excel at handling delicate items like salads or garnishes, making them essential tools for preventing cross-contamination and maintaining efficient workflow in medium-volume restaurant or catering settings.

Top Utility Tongs for Cold Food Service in Hospitality

Designed for medium-volume cooking operations, the Winco UT-12HP-R utility tongs are robust, food-safe utensils suitable for cold food presentation in professional kitchens and buffet setups. Known for their corrosion resistance and ergonomic handle, they support efficient workflow in commercial foodservice environments requiring reliable, restaurant-ready equipment.

  • Operation Type — suitable for busy catering and buffet stations
  • Kitchen Type — ideal for compact commercial spaces
  • Foodservice Category — tailored for salad bars and cold prep lines
  • Workload Qualifier — supports moderate throughput
  • Use Case — optimal for cold food handling and presentation

Why Choose Winco UT-12HP-R?

Winco's UT-12HP-R utility tongs combine stainless steel durability with ergonomic design, setting them apart from competing models. Their scalloped edges and heavy-duty plastic handle deliver precision and comfort for repetitive use, enhancing operational efficiency in busy kitchens. Constructed for longevity and ease of cleaning, they support hygienic food handling and faster service rather than standard, less durable alternatives.

  • Self-contained design minimizes parts for quick cleaning and maintenance
  • Corrosion-resistant stainless steel for long-term use in food contact applications
  • Compact 12-inch size supports versatile cold food handling tasks
  • Heavy-duty plastic handle resists heat and provides a non-slip grip
  • Optimized for buffet lines, salad bars, and cold prep settings

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Winco UT-12HP-R 12 Inch Heavy Duty Plastic Handle Tongs Red Stainless Steel

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